March weather in New Orleans, LA
The average temperature in New Orleans in March is 64.1°F (56.8°F–71.4°F). Average precipitation: 4.63 inches.
March is a spring month in New Orleans, and is cooler than the annual average of 70.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 49m. For travel, March is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
71.4°F
Avg Low
56.8°F
Precipitation
4.63 in
Daylight
11h 49m
March records in New Orleans
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 84.0°F (2023) | 37.0°F (2009) | 3.26 in (1994) |
| March 2 | 84.0°F (2004) | 39.0°F (2009) | 1.47 in (1993) |
| March 3 | 82.9°F (2015) | 35.1°F (2014) | 3.77 in (2001) |
| March 4 | 84.9°F (2015) | 34.0°F (2002) | 1.71 in (2024) |
| March 5 | 82.0°F (1997) | 35.1°F (2019) | 3.46 in (1992) |
| March 6 | 84.0°F (2004) | 33.1°F (2015) | 0.96 in (1998) |
| March 7 | 84.0°F (2026) | 36.0°F (1996) | 3.81 in (1998) |
| March 8 | 84.0°F (2000) | 33.1°F (1996) | 1.59 in (2026) |
| March 9 | 84.0°F (2026) | 28.0°F (1996) | 3.12 in (2011) |
| March 10 | 86.0°F (2000) | 36.0°F (1996) | 1.12 in (1992) |
| March 11 | 84.0°F (2026) | 36.0°F (1998) | 2.34 in (2016) |
| March 12 | 82.0°F (2023) | 35.1°F (1998) | 1.74 in (2001) |
| March 13 | 82.0°F (2003) | 39.0°F (1993) | 1.51 in (1997) |
| March 14 | 84.9°F (2020) | 37.9°F (1993) | 2.28 in (1995) |
| March 15 | 86.0°F (2002) | 39.9°F (1993) | 1.42 in (2005) |
| March 16 | 88.0°F (2002) | 46.9°F (2026) | 2.62 in (1993) |
| March 17 | 89.1°F (2002) | 41.0°F (2026) | 1.45 in (1998) |
| March 18 | 84.9°F (2002) | 41.0°F (2005) | 1.52 in (1998) |
| March 19 | 84.9°F (2002) | 42.1°F (2023) | 0.43 in (2000) |
| March 20 | 84.9°F (2004) | 39.9°F (2023) | 1.04 in (1997) |
| March 21 | 84.0°F (2015) | 42.1°F (2010) | 0.91 in (2012) |
| March 22 | 82.9°F (2011) | 44.1°F (1996) | 2.43 in (2012) |
| March 23 | 86.0°F (2020) | 46.9°F (1992) | 4.71 in (2021) |
| March 24 | 84.9°F (2020) | 46.9°F (1992) | 1.22 in (2021) |
| March 25 | 86.0°F (2020) | 45.0°F (2013) | 0.65 in (1993) |
| March 26 | 87.1°F (2020) | 46.0°F (2013) | 3.53 in (2009) |
| March 27 | 86.0°F (2011) | 46.9°F (2013) | 1.96 in (2016) |
| March 28 | 84.9°F (2017) | 48.9°F (2013) | 4.38 in (2014) |
| March 29 | 86.0°F (2000) | 50.0°F (2003) | 3.12 in (1995) |
| March 30 | 87.1°F (2002) | 50.0°F (2003) | 1.75 in (1996) |
| March 31 | 84.0°F (2021) | 45.0°F (2003) | 1.48 in (2002) |